Texas Game Wardens Conclude Busy July 4th Weekend of Statewide Enforcement
AUSTIN – While thousands of Texans and out-of-state visitors traveled to Texas lakes, rivers and coastal bays to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Texas Game Wardens were out in force to ensure everyone stayed safe on the water. “Texas Game Wardens partnered with thousands of law enforcement agencies across the country for Operation Dry Water to focus on impacts of alcohol on boaters during high-traffic weekends like the...
Governor Abbott Announces Statewide Film Friendly Texas Workshop
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a statewide Film Friendly Texas Workshop to be held virtually on Thursday, August 10. The workshop, hosted by the Texas Film Commission, is open to community representatives from across the state interested in learning about the media production industries of Texas and how to become Film Friendly Texas certified to attract new jobs and investments. “In promoting Texas as a premier moving image...
Jesse G. Polo
Jesse G. Polo, age 72, of Mount Vernon, Texas passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. A graveside service will be on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Macon Cemetery in Franklin County, Texas with Pastor Tom Campbell officiating. Jesse was born in Mexico and married Rose Ann Blair on June 8, 1978, in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Jesse worked as a janitorial supervisor at the Mount Vernon ISD. He was a...
Milton Earl Phifer
Memorial service for Milton Earl Phifer, age 73, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 15, 2023, at East Caney Baptist Church with Pastor M. LaVelle Hendricks and Pastor Cordell Jackson officiating. There will be no formal visitation. Milton passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Greenville Gardens Nursing Facility in Greenville, TX. He was born on June 24, 1950, in Houston, TX, the son of Ermus Phifer and...
8U State Champions – Heading to the World Series to represent Texas
July 11, 2023 – Did you know that the 8u Pottsboro Cardinals took the title of State Champs in Dixie League Baseball this past weekend? They’re an exceptional group of young athletes who have achieved an outstanding feat in the world of baseball. The 8u Dixie Youth Baseball Texas State Champions have displayed unparalleled skill, dedication, and teamwork throughout their journey, and we believe their remarkable...
SSISD 18 Resignations, 15 New Personnel and 6 Personnel Changes
Resignations Abron, Vanessa was Asst. Principal at SSHS Aguilar, Esme was Grade 3 ELAR/SS at Bowie Carrell, Tammy was Athletic Trainer at Middle/Highschool Hicks, Brittany was Grade 1 Teacher at Bowie Huffman, Rebecca was Asst. Girls Soccer Coach at Highschool Massenburge, Jerrick was Asst. Boys BB/World Geography at Highschool McDowell, Leslie was HS 4 Teacher at SSHS McKeever, Jacob was English Teacher at SSHS Morton, Teri was...
2nd Lieutenant David Murrel Lewis
Second Lieutenant David Murrel Lewis, son of Ruby Mae Dennis and David Middleton Lewis, was born August 5, 1922, at Baylor Hospital. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps as a Private on January 8, 1942, and served with the 345th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy) – 98th Bombardment Group (Heavy) – 9th Air Force during World War II. On August 1, 1943, 2nd Lieutenant Lewis was killed while participating in Operation TIDAL...
It’s Official: Second Lieutenant David Murrell Lewis Coming Home This Weekend
July 12, 2023 – The remains of 2nd Lt. David Murrell Lewis, age 20, are coming home to Texas. Lewis gave his life for his country during World War II. His bomber, a B-24 Liberator named ‘Aire Lobo’, was shot down over Romania in August of 1943. Lewis was serving as a co-pilot. His body has been in Europe since his death during Operation Tidal Wave. Romanian citizens collected the American dead and buried them in...
B-24 Liberator 42-40312 ‘Aire Lobo’
The B-24 Liberator known as ‘Aire Lobo’ was lost over the oil refineries in Ploesti, Romania. “Aire Lobo” was shot down during Operation Tidal Wave. The entire crew of ten men were killed in the August 1, 1943 battle. The refineries were the most heavily defended Axis target outside the Third Reich. ‘Aire Lobo’ and crew. Photo Courtesy of Brendan Wood The aircraft took flak damage prior to releasing...
Texas State Parks Recognized Among the Nation’s Best
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) along with the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration have selected Texas State Parks as a finalist for the 2023 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. “I’m proud to have the hard work of our Texas State Park staff recognized for building one of the best state park systems in the country,” said Rodney Franklin, director of Texas...
